peejay4A Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Getting ready for the possibility of having to change a wheel now that Eric is mobile I turned my attention to the scissor jack. The one I have is a Sealey and it's too long to fit in the spare wheel (it's upside down) under the boot board. I can squeeze the copper hammer and the tool roll around the tyre but the jack has to roll around on the nice red boot carpet. So I need a compact scissor jack or equivalent. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Lots available from scrappies. you need to make sure it will go under a TR with a flat, there is not a lot of room, and then probobly get someone to weld a decent load spreading platform to the jack, most modern ones now have channel shaped brackets , if you are going to Stoneleigh happy to sort you something. John, Edited February 6, 2013 by john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hi Pete, small ones can be mechanically difficult to turn when at their lowest position. As you say normal ones are awkward to stow. After having a flat in 2011 I didn't like the difficuly of jacking the car with a standard jack so went on ebay and bought an electric scissor jack - absolutely wonderful. They lay low enough to get under a TR with a flat and as you don't have to turn anything yourself can be positioned well under the car. They are apprx £60 (I;m sure I paid a lot less) I stow mine on the left side of the boot up against the inner wing - it doesn't take up too much room. Urmmm is there anywhere in the engine bay to stow it - must have a look. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Cheers chaps. I do plan to go to Stoneleigh so will keep an eye out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Talking of Stowage, mines sits on a bracket down the side of the radiator, lets me carry a bigger, i.e. safer jack. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 That'a a nice idea, I'll look at that. To fit inside the spare wheel it needs to fold to no bigger than 35cm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 The last thing I would worry about is where it fits you get what you pay for.Your life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vila Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Get what ever works for you on the road, but you can't beat a low profile floor jack for home / garage use. A lot more stable. Vila Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nah you want a four poster for home. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Neil, you're right. I have a low entry floor jack at home thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cliveinfrance Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I agree with Alec........the wind-up ones are awkward. I have a hydraulic scissor jack, nice low platform and easy to raise, fits in the off-side wing cavity with all the other tools. regards Clive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Electric hydraulic Clive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 50 years ago I purchased a hydraulic jack which is very short (like me!) and fits beneath the chassis of a TR. It has a two pistons (one inside the other) and a screw adjuster on top. One can screw the adjuster so that the jack just fits beneath the chassis, then pump so that first one and then the other piston rises to give a decent lift - and, with the long lever, it's almost effortless. The base is square, flat and quite large, so that, unlike most scissor jacks, it doesn't sink into the ground. I don't know whether such jacks (I think they were called bottle jacks) are available nowadays, but well worth trying to locate one. Mine still works, although the seals have worn and it sinks slowly when I stop pumping, but I get an axle stand into position as quickly as possible! One of my best buys! Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cliveinfrance Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Electric hydraulic Clive? No Pete...........Manual hydraulic scissor............but very easy to use. Purchased in Perigueux, but I suspect available in the UK. Clive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi Pete, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-Electric-Scissor-Jack-1-5-Tonne-Capacity-Plug-Into-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-/190772218952?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item2c6ae90c48 effortless. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Nice but at a price. It'd be my luck to flatten the battery jacking the blooming car up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mick RichardsChange... Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi Roger, Expensive, can I ask where you bought your version from, I think you thought it was a bit cheaper than that ? Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Found one... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quick-Lift-Hydraulic-Scissor-Jack-Race-Rally-Endurance-Car-/120935091444?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item1c284b0cf4 GULP! This is a better price though... http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/car_accessoires/car_repair_and_maintenance/lifting_platforms_and_installation_aids/hydraulic_jacks/193804-hydraulic_scissor_type_jack_forcars.htm Edited February 8, 2013 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) I bought an electric one similar to the ebay item a number of years ago - not used it much, but it appears to be a decent bit of kit and convenient! The storage box fits nicely at the side of the TR's boot! Cheers Ian Edited February 8, 2013 by ianhoward Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Well to each their own, but its simple enough to weld a nut onto the end of the screw, and use the ractet and extension from the socket set that sits in the boot. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Why didn't I think of that? Simples Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Hi Mick, I bought my electric one in march 2011 off ebay but I don;t think I paid £60+. I'm sure it was closer to £20-30.. Can't remember where though. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mick RichardsChange... Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Roger, shall look for a similar example. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Harvey Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Found this nice little jack that fits inside a standard wheel in the boot. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250724849302?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Perfectly OK for roadside emergencies but perhaps not in the workshop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
North London Mike Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Hi Pete, As you say normal ones are awkward to stow. I stow mine on the left side of the boot up against the inner wing - it doesn't take up too much room. Urmmm is there anywhere in the engine bay to stow it - must have a look. Roger Roger (all) Same problem, got mine, together with a BIG hammer and some wooded blocks which can double as chocks or supports, in a black zip bag behind the passenger seat Perfect fit, almost invisible against the black carpet and with the weight low down within the wheel base. Scissor jack has a wide base will bolt on extenders if required and modified head Currently looking for a low entry alloy trolley jack to fit in the same space........... Meanwhile, John's idea about using the Ratchet and extension is something I'm looking at but I was thinking about slotting a deep socket to try and spread the torque effect Edited June 12, 2013 by North London Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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